This is my first mini build and i plan to make it a good one. Im not going for a "correct'' restoration but more of a custom in the style of 70s lowriders, flake, lace, panels if i can fit one somewhere. Im not sure how much i can incorporate onto such a small bike but it should be fun to try. Here is what im starting out with. Its an ARCO frame (not sure what year), 3hp briggs and aluminum rims with a drum brake, thats about it. Here is the bike when i got it on saturday.
I sand blasted the frame to remove the few coats of paint.
Making a new engine mount with my new 1951 bandsaw.
Set the new motor mount in the frame and trying to figure out where it should be mounted. The gas tank on the engine is super close to the back tire but i think it will work.
I was taking a look at my rims for the first time last night and realized it has a drum brake which im pretty happy about. I need to cut off the scrub brake now. Anyone have an idea what these wheels are from?
Front wheel
The size of this rear sprocket is way smaller than what ive seen on other ARCOs, should have a good top speed. None of the wheel spacers came with it so i need to build some tonight.
I sand blasted the frame to remove the few coats of paint.
Making a new engine mount with my new 1951 bandsaw.
Set the new motor mount in the frame and trying to figure out where it should be mounted. The gas tank on the engine is super close to the back tire but i think it will work.
I was taking a look at my rims for the first time last night and realized it has a drum brake which im pretty happy about. I need to cut off the scrub brake now. Anyone have an idea what these wheels are from?
Front wheel
The size of this rear sprocket is way smaller than what ive seen on other ARCOs, should have a good top speed. None of the wheel spacers came with it so i need to build some tonight.